Meet Kendra Hicks- Miss American United Miss 2024

As AUM Texas Miss 2024, Kendra's platform, Trash to Treasured Totes, remains her most valued and passion filled endeavor. Created in 2022 to directly address the textile waste crises, Kendra accepts donated clothing items to sew into reusable tote bags. The totes are then donated to local police departments and women’s shelters, directly serving the citizens who need them most. Trash to Treasured tote bags are present in 5 states throughout the southwest